Secure FFT IP using C-way Partitioning-based Obfuscation and Fingerprint

This talk discusses a secure intellectual property (IP) core design of N-point decimation in time-fast Fourier transform (DIT-FFT) using C-way partitioning-based structural register transfer level (RTL) obfuscation and coded fingerprint biometric distribution using high level synthesis (HLS). The proposed talk elaborates the process of firstly generating the obfuscated design of FFT using RTL obfuscation, followed by scheduling each resulting partition, capable of hindering the RTL alteration. Next, the fingerprint biometric template generation is discussed based on the minutiae feature points. Thereafter, the process of IP vendor fingerprint signature selection is discussed based on the coded distribution for embedding into each partition, capable of detecting pirated IP.